Anyone?
Yes, the World Series is still going on. But the Nationals season has been done for about a month now and one could argue has been done since June, but there has been little talked about the next manager. Is Mike Rizzo doing anything about it?
We have to believe Rizzo is making the rounds, and checking out potential candidates. But this isn't like the NFL where you might be waiting out an assistant to finish his current team's playoff run. Maybe, but there are great candidates out there. Why have we heard little about it? The only thing I've seen is a small comment in an article about the front office changes. Riggleman as the permanent? Really? He's done OK, but is this a great improvement over Manny Acta? BTW, congrats to Acta for getting interviewed in both Houston and Cleveland and landing the Cleveland job.
The Lerners and Rizzo need to pound the pavement. Eventually all these high draft picks may produce a great major league team. The right manager would help too. One early rumor who is still available is Bobby Valentine. He's a great analyst and may end up permanently at ESPN, but he could be the right man for the Nationals. Will the Nationals be the right team for for him?
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